City & Government

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing health concerns, both the bath house and reserved parking hangtag programs at Easton’s Beach have been discontinued for the 2020 season. That news was delivered to patrons in an email on Wednesday. “We are terribly disappointed to have to cancel these wonderful amenities, however as we continue […]

Middletown, RI – The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that, in keeping with Governor Raimondo’s efforts to restart the Rhode Island economy, it will reopen its Middletown branch on Monday, May 18 “The Division has continued serving customers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with a reservation service at our Cranston […]

Story by Public Affairs Office | Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport Strategic Planning Office and Public Affairs Office has released the command’s 2019 Annual Overview. It is available for viewing at: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Portals/103/Documents/NUWC_Newport/AnnualOverview2019.pdf The document reviews 2019’s events and accomplishments and provides a glimpse at what work life looks […]

Newport City Council hosted a regular council meeting this evening. Here’s what was on the agenda and how the votes landed. 1.Proposed Budget FY 2021 (A copy is available on the city’s website) (Receive)  http://cityofnewport.com/departments/finance/budgets-cafrs-cips Budget The City Council voted 7-0 to receive. 2.PUBLIC HEARING:  Proposed Budget FY 2021 (A copy is available on the […]

The Stage II Application for a new Rogers High School and addition at Pell Elementary School has been approved and is moving on. The Newport City Council will now review the recommendation and will vote on putting the school construction bond question on the November ballot, which would allow the public to make the final […]

The City of Newport’s Water Division announced this week that the 2019 Consumer Confidence Report ( CCR ) is now available. Readers can see it below and on the City’s website at www.cityofnewport.com/ccr19. The City provided the following information – 2019 Consumer Confidence Report Available The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act […]

Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health will hold their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. What’s Up Newp will carry it live here, and provide updates, as it happens. Press Briefing Updates From Press Briefing Gov: Press Briefing at 2:30 pm tomorrow, 1 pm on Thursday and Friday. No press briefings over […]

Newport City Council will host two virtual meetings this week. On Tuesday evening at 4:30 pm, City Council will host a workshop to receive their weekly COVID-19 crisis update from the City Manager. Telephone access is available to the public by calling 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247. The meeting ID is 360-610-170. The meeting can also be […]

Newport Mayor Jamie Bova provided the following update to email subscribers on Sunday evening; Please stay informed about the latest directions and guidelines related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.  The City of Newport has a dedicated webpage with information to keep our community protected: https://www.cityofnewport.com/city-hall/departments/fire/community-resources/covid19 Newport 2020 Census Information With the expiration of Governor Raimondo’s Stay […]